Czech Republic and Hungary share same views on European security and support for Ukraine, - Pavel
The Presidents of the Czech Republic and Hungary, Petr Pavel and András Baka, held talks in Prague on 10 November. Pavel spoke of shared views on European security and support for Ukraine, whilst Baka expressed his support for the right of Ukrainians to fight for their freedom.
He said this following talks with Baka in Prague, according to Censor.NET.
Pavel: Supporting Ukraine is an investment in security
According to Pavlo, he and Baka share "very similar views on European security and on the need to continue supporting Ukraine — not as charity, but as a strategic investment in our own security".
He added that both presidents share the same view on how Europe should conduct itself in its relations with Russia:
"It must adopt a unified stance and speak to Russia about European security with one voice — as a self-assured community of states with a clear vision".
Baka: Hungary condemns the aggression
The President of Hungary gave his assurance that the Hungarian people support the Ukrainians’ struggle for their freedom:
"Hungary condemns the war of aggression against Ukraine, which violates UN norms. We support Ukraine’s right to fight for its freedom and to preserve its territorial integrity, as well as the right of the Ukrainian people to freely determine their own future".
- Baka recalled that the Hungarians fought for their freedom in 1956, but their struggle was crushed by the invasion of foreign troops. He said that the memory of this inspires Hungarians to support the Ukrainian people.
"We must prevent further bloodshed. However, to achieve lasting peace, we must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, whilst not forgetting Europe’s security interests", said the Hungarian President.
